Sociology Quiz on Gender and Family Structures

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What does the term 'matrix of domination' refer to?

The collective empowerment of marginalized groups

The cumulative impact of various forms of oppression (correct)

The influence of social media on personal relationships

The structure of family hierarchies in modern society

How does the concept of 'doing gender' manifest in everyday interactions?

By rejecting traditional gender norms entirely

By consciously choosing how to behave in public

Through explicit discussions about gender roles

Involuntarily through societal expectations in relationships (correct)

Which of the following best describes a nuclear family?

A family consisting solely of parents and their unmarried children (correct)

A form of marriage involving multiple spouses

A couple living together without marriage

A married couple with children and additional relatives living with them

What is a primary characteristic of extended families?

They typically include grandparents and other relatives living together Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes polygamy from other forms of marriage?

It allows an individual to have multiple spouses at the same time Signup and view all the answers

How is kinship defined within social structures?

As a cultural concept learned through society rather than just biology Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes cohabitation?

Living together as a couple without being married Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between kinship and family?

Kinship may include relationships not based on marital or biological ties Signup and view all the answers

What does sexism primarily refer to in a sociological context?

The prejudice and discrimination of one sex against another Signup and view all the answers

Which concept refers to the unequal distribution of resources, power, and opportunities between genders?

Gender stratification Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of intersectionality emphasize?

The interconnectedness of social categories like race and gender Signup and view all the answers

What does 'doing gender' refer to?

The social construction and performance of gender roles Signup and view all the answers

What is referred to by the term 'glass ceiling'?

Invisible barriers preventing career advancement for certain individuals Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the advantages men can experience in female-dominated professions?

Glass escalator Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best exemplifies the idea of gender stratification?

Men occupying a majority of higher-paid leadership roles Signup and view all the answers

What issue does the example of a father receiving praise for participating in child-rearing address?

The social expectations of gender roles Signup and view all the answers

What is endogamy primarily intended to reinforce?

Cohesiveness within a group Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes exogamy?

Requirements to select a mate outside of certain groups Signup and view all the answers

Homogamy refers to the tendency of individuals to select mates based on what?

Personal characteristics similar to their own Signup and view all the answers

How are parenting styles affected by social class according to the content?

Working class parents promote independence and authority compliance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a societal impact of changing marriage norms?

More women joining the paid labor force Signup and view all the answers

What role does gender socialization within families often take on?

Reinforcing traditional gender norms unconsciously Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with homogamy?

Choosing a mate from a different social class Signup and view all the answers

In the context of family dynamics, how are extended families affected by current trends?

Their prevalence is decreasing Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as elements beyond everyday life that inspire awe, respect, and even fear?

Sacred Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the ordinary and commonplace in contrast to the sacred?

Profane Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best represents the concept of religion as a cultural universal?

All societies have some form of religious practice or belief. Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of religious endogamy on social cohesion?

It enhances cohesiveness by encouraging marriage within the same religious group. Signup and view all the answers

What best describes the manifest function of education?

Transmitting knowledge and skills such as history Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a social movement?

The abolitionist movement Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a latent function of education?

Building social networks and forming peer relationships Signup and view all the answers

How can some elements be both profane and sacred?

Context determines their classification. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of new social movements?

They may develop collective identities and complex agendas. Signup and view all the answers

Which theory suggests that social change generally leads society from simpler forms to more complex structures?

Evolutionary theory Signup and view all the answers

What role do vested interests play in social change?

They generally act to maintain the status quo. Signup and view all the answers

How does technology impact social movements according to the content?

Technology facilitates mobilization through electronic communication. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a reason for resistance to social change?

Economic factors and community interests. Signup and view all the answers

Which movement is generally seen as not viewing the government as an ally?

Women's movement Signup and view all the answers

What is diffusion in the context of social change?

The spread of cultural items across societies. Signup and view all the answers

What is CMC in the context of social movements?

Communicative interaction through networked devices. Signup and view all the answers

What is relative deprivation?

The negative discrepancy between expectations and reality. Signup and view all the answers

How does electronic communication benefit social movements?

It increases the speed of information dissemination. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'neo-luddites' refer to?

Those who resist technological innovations and question the expansion of info technology. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best represents an example of relative deprivation?

A well-paid employee feeling undervalued compared to their peers. Signup and view all the answers

What legacy did the Industrial Revolution leave in the context of technology?

A shift in societal reliance on industrial productivity. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best captures the feelings associated with relative deprivation?

People often feel they deserve more than they currently have. Signup and view all the answers

What approach is suggested for understanding sociological concepts like family structures?

Utilizing mnemonics for memory aid. Signup and view all the answers

What is a likely characteristic of a person experiencing relative deprivation?

They may feel a sense of scarcity compared to others. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Stratification by Gender and Sexuality

Sexism is the ideology that one sex is superior to another, typically used to refer to male prejudice against women.
Gender stratification is the unequal distribution of wealth, power, and privilege between men and women. This can be seen at both the macro and micro levels.
Intersectionality is the overlapping and interdependent system of advantage and disadvantage based on multiple social categories like race, class, gender, and others.
Doing gender refers to the social construction and performance of gender roles in daily life, with examples including how a father may be praised for mundane tasks while a mother is not, despite performing similar activities.
Glass Ceiling refers to invisible barriers preventing advancement for people in careers, due to factors like gender or ethnicity.
Glass Escalator describes the advantage men experience in female-dominated fields, where men are often fast-tracked to leadership roles.
Matrix of domination is the cumulative influence of oppression caused by intersecting factors like race, ethnicity, gender, and social class.

The Family and Household Diversity

Family structures include nuclear families (married couple and children), extended families (relatives living together), and polygamy.
Nuclear families are the foundational type of family unit on which other larger family structures are built.
Extended families involve relatives like grandparents, aunts, and uncles living in the same household.
Polygamy refers to marriage involving multiple spouses, where a husband may have several wives (polygyny) or a wife may have multiple husbands (polyandry).
Cohabitation is the practice of couples living together without being married.

Education and Religion

Education: Manifest functions of education are the open and conscious goals, such as acquiring skills and knowledge. Latent functions describe unintended consequences like meeting potential spouses.
Hidden curriculum refers to implicit lessons learned about norms and values in schools, not explicitly stated but still adhered to.
Tracking is a system that places students in different educational groups based on perceived ability, often starting early in primary school and potentially impacting students from less affluent backgrounds.
Religion: Émile Durkheim defined religion as a unified system of beliefs and practices related to sacred things, differentiating the sacred (inspiring awe, respect, and fear) from the profane (ordinary and commonplace).
Religion is evident in all societies.
Religion's impacts on endogamy and exogamy affect social cohesion by reinforcing group identities.

Social movements are organized collective actions with various impacts throughout history, including abolitionist, suffragist, and civil rights movements.
New social movements focus on quality of life and identity issues, often addressing concerns that haven't been central to earlier movements.
Social change can be influenced by evolutionary theory (definite societal progression), functionalist theory (contributing to stability), and conflict theory (correcting injustices and inequalities).
Resistance to social change often comes from groups with vested interests in maintaining the status quo.
Diffusion is the spread of cultural aspects through communication or technology.
Relative deprivation occurs when people perceive a negative gap between their expectations and their reality.

Sociological Concepts

Relative deprivation occurs when individuals feel dissatisfied due to a perceived discrepancy between their expectations and reality, relative to a reference group.
Mnemonics can be used to better remember key concepts, and mind-mapping techniques can be used to associate concepts for a better understanding.

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This quiz explores essential sociological concepts related to gender and family, including the 'matrix of domination', the definition of cohabitation, and the characteristics of various family types. Test your understanding of how societal structures and norms influence gender roles and family dynamics.